Chinanews, January 13th, a comprehensive report, after the riots in the US Congress on January 6, US President Trump made his first public appearance on the 12th.
He denied being responsible for the intrusion of his supporters into Congress. He also said that the impeachment proceedings that the Democrats are advancing are "very dangerous" for the United States, and his second impeachment is "the continuation of the biggest'witch hunt' in political history ".
The picture shows the members of the National Guard arriving at the U.S. Capitol on January 11, local time, Washington, the capital of the United States.
Trump denies responsibility for congressional events
Calling impeachment a continuation of the "political witch hunt"
The Democrats of the United States have formally proposed an impeachment resolution on the 11th and plan to advance the procedure this week.
Before leaving for Texas on the 12th, Trump gave a brief speech.
He stated that his second impeachment was "a continuation of the biggest'witch hunt' operation in political history."
He added: "I think impeachment has brought great danger to this country, and it has also caused great anger." Trump said that the 25th amendment to the Constitution poses "zero risk" to him, and he is not worried.
Trump also denied that he was responsible for his supporters breaking into Congress.
Trump also defended his remarks before the "Occupy Congress" incident, stating that "people think what I said is completely appropriate" and saying "I don't want violence."
When asked if he would resign before the end of next week's term, Trump did not answer.
On January 6, thousands of Trump supporters broke into the Capitol and interrupted the procedure for the joint meeting of Congress to certify the victory of President-elect Biden of the United States. At least five people were killed in the incident.
Before Congress was attacked, Trump delivered a speech to supporters outside the White House, continuing to insist that he won the election and urging thousands of supporters to march to Congress.
On January 6, local time, during a joint meeting of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, Trump supporters broke into the Capitol and caused riots. In the House of Representatives, the police held guns and confronted the protesters through the doors and windows.
Or hundreds of people have been prosecuted for the riots
The U.S. Army Joint Conference rarely speaks
Federal prosecutors in Washington, DC said on the 12th that the prosecutors have initiated charges against 70 people in the congressional attack.
He also stated that the number of accused will "increased to hundreds."
Federal prosecutor Sherwin said: "The prosecution process for everyone requires a long trial." He also said that the prosecution has opened investigations into about 170 cases involving criminal acts in the Capitol.
He said the alleged crimes include "breaking and entering, stealing digital devices in the Capitol, assaulting Congress officials, assaulting federal officials, and stealing national security or defense information, as well as murder and excessive use of force."
"The scope of the cases and crimes we are investigating is incredible," he added.
The prosecution also said that a special "strike force" has been established to investigate certain suspects inciting rebellion.
"We are hearing felony cases related to sedition and conspiracy," Sherwin said the maximum sentence for such charges is 20 years in prison.
In addition, Milly, chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, and all members of the Joint Council issued a military memorandum on the 12th condemning the Congressional riots.
The outside world has noticed that it is extremely unusual for the Joint Council to issue such a statement because military generals have always avoided making political positions as much as possible.
The members of the joint meeting believe that in view of the seriousness of the congressional riots and the importance of the series of activities for the inauguration of the new president, it is necessary for them to issue a statement.